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How to say "Bear" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "bear", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
しのぐ
しのぐ (shinogu)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
実る
みのる (minoru)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "bear" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between しのぐ and 実る.
In Japanese, しのぐ (しのぐ (shinogu)) is typically associated with "bear, endure, get over; surpass, excel" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents 1. To endure or overcome a difficult situation.
On the other hand, 実る (みのる (minoru)) maps to "to bear fruit, to ripen, to come to fruition, to be successful" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Can be used literally for plants. A literal translation of "bear" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "しのぐ"
何とかこの危機をしのぎたい。
I want to somehow get over this crisis.
Bilingual Context for "実る"
努力が実って、目標を達成できた。
My efforts bore fruit, and I was able to achieve my goal.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "何とかこの危機をしのぎたい。" (Meaning: "I want to somehow get over this crisis.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "しのぐ" fits here because it means "bear, endure, get over; surpass, excel" in the context of: "I want to somehow get over this crisis.". "実る" represents "to bear fruit, to ripen, to come to fruition, to be successful".